Robin Williams TV tributes tonight

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Robin-WilliamsIf you’d like to celebrate the life of Robin Williams, tonight’s TV fare will help you do that. Here’s what’s on…


 

 

 

  • “Robin Williams Remembered,” 7 p.m. — OK! TV celebrates the life and legacy of the beloved actor, comedian  and humanitarian, including a look back at his stand-up comedy career, which spanned nearly four decades and his work with Comic Relief and countless other charities throughout the years.
  • “Robin Williams ScreenLife,” 7:30 p.m. – This special will look back at Williams’ unforgettable on-screen career from his early work as the alien Mork in the TV series “Mork & Mindy” to his Oscar-nominated performance in “Good Morning, Vietnam” and his Oscar-winning performance in “Good Will Hunting.” “Robin Williams ScreenLife” will feature interviews with Leonard Maltin, Sam Rubin and more.

And here is a listing of additional opportunities to watch “Robin Williams Remembered” and “Robin Williams ScreenLife”:

Today
OK! TV – “Robin Williams Remembered” at 11 p.m.
“Robin Williams ScreenLife” at 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 16
OK! TV – “Robin Williams Remembered” at 2 p.m. and 1 a.m.
“Robin Williams ScreenLife” at 2:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.

Sunday, August 17
OK! TV – “Robin Williams Remembered” at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
“Robin Williams ScreenLife” at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Also, The Hub Network is paying tribute to Williams with a special airing of the “Happy Days” episode “My Favorite Orkan,” which will air two times in succession at 8 and 8:30 p.m. today. This episode introduced the now-famous alien Mork and landed Williams his first starring television role in the popular sitcom “Mork & Mindy.”

Fans everywhere will get to enjoy the episode with the alternative ending that paved the way for “Mork & Mindy” with an on air tribute during the hour in honor of this Oscar award-winning actor and beloved comedian.